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Recently, Stafford Police Division held a poster competition for primary school aged children in the Stafford Police Division.
Children were invited to design a poster on the theme of “Police help keep me safe by…”.  
The poster competition was designed to encourage positive interaction between Adopt a Cops in the Stafford Division and their schools and also help children think about their own safety.
We were inundated with very creative designs and thoughts on the theme.

Grand finalist poster by Lilley – well done!
Each poster was on display in the Station for all Officers and staff to see and also vote on which poster was their favourite – it was not an easy task, as all the posters were so great!
The votes were tallied and yesterday we were able to announce the grand finalists from the two age groups with an afternoon tea at the Station with the winners and their families.
Our grand

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Detectives have charged a man after a violent robbery at Chermside on June 7.
It is alleged about 6.20pm, two men walked into a bottle shop on Gympie Road and selected a number of bottles of alcohol from the counter area.
If is further alleged a man approached a female attendant and struck her on the head with a bottle before fleeing the scene on foot with a number of bottles of alcohol.
The 23-year-old woman suffered a cut to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment.
At about 12pm today, detectives from Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch arrested an 18-year-old Townsville man in relation to this matter.
The man is charged with one count of robbery and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 10.
Police wish to thank the public for their assistance.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online

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Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred overnight at a bottle shop in Chermside.
At 6.20pm, two men walked into a bottle shop on Gympie Road and selected a number of bottles of alcohol from the counter area.
A female attendant was approached the pair and one of the men has struck her on the head with a bottle before they fled the scene on foot with a number of bottles of alcohol.
The 23-year-old woman suffered a cut to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment.
One man is described as being Aboriginal in appearance, around 180cms tall with a solid build and was last seen wearing a short-sleeved grey, red and white shirt and a red baseball cap.
The second man is described as being Aboriginal in appearance, around 175cms tall and was wearing a black baseball cap and a Queensland Maroons jersey.
The third man remained outside for the duration

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Police have charged a man following the investigation of an armed robbery of a hotel in Kedron Monday morning.
It will be alleged at 1.25am, a man armed with a knife entered the Gympie Road licenced premises and threatened staff, demanding cash.
The man stole a sum of money and left the scene in a silver/grey Honda sedan with damage to the rear.
On Tuesday evening a man was located at a residence in Royal Parade, Slacks Creek.
A 41-year-old Holmview man has been charged with seventeen counts of stealing, eight counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and one count each of armed robbery, possession of tainted property, fraud, stealing of a vehicle and arson of a vehicle.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court Wednesday morning.
The offences are alleged to have been committed during May and June

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A 21-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into the attempted robbery of three 13-year-old boys at a train station in Northgate yesterday.
At 3.30pm, it will be alleged the man confronted the boys in an elevator.
It will be alleged one boy was pushed twice but did not sustain any physical injuries.
A second boy was allegedly head-butted before the man tried to steal the boy’s watch, but was unsuccessful.
It will be further alleged a third boy was pushed to the ground and kicked multiple times.
Police located a man at the train station and took him into custody.
A 21-year-old Northgate man is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today charged with attempted robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a

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So you thought that a visit from Spiderman would be cool right? Wrong.  These Spidermen are not the super hero kind.
North Brisbane Police have detected an emergence of ‘spider man’ type offences in North Brisbane over the past week.  These offences occur when thieves scale high objects to gain access to homes.
With two such offences occurring in Clayfield over the weekend, police are urging residents to be aware.
Residents often find a sense of security in being high off the ground, unfortunately this is no deterrent for these nimble thieves.  The below tips can help keep your home or unit safe.

Be aware of wheelie bins, trees or drainpipes near your upper windows or balconies.  These may be used to climb on.
Keep balcony doors, security screens and
windows  key locked at all times.
Get to know your neighbours.  They are your best form of surveillance.
Consider installing sensor lighting.  This will alert you of

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Police from the West Gateway Patrol Group (Boondall, Carseldine and Stafford stations) would like to acknowledge the heart-warming support shown for slain officer Brett Forte and the Queensland Police Service in general since the officer’s murder.
To date the three stations have received over $1000 in donations towards the fund established to support Brett’s young family.  There has been a steady stream of well-wishers attending police stations across the state, with many more donating online.
West Gateway Inspector Mark Jones said “Brett’s murder has had a profound impact our entire Police family, not just the officers but also their loved ones as his death drives home the dangers police face every day.  But the public response and generosity has been very consoling for all of us and is very much appreciated.”
Those wanting to donate to the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund can do so at any police station or the following banks:
QBank
North Quay,

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Kedron this morning.
At 1.25am, a man armed with a knife entered the Gympie Road licenced premises and threatened staff, demanding cash.
The man stole a sum of money and left the scene in a silver/grey Honda sedan with damage to the rear.
No-one was physically injured.
The man is described as being Caucasian, had his face covered and was wearing gloves.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Hendra police would like to inform motorists of road closures around the Doomben Racecourse on Saturday, June 3 for the Queensland Oaks Race Day.
The following roads in Ascot will be closed from 8am till 7pm:

Hampden Street, between Nudgee Road and Onslow Street;
Brassey, Hopetoun and Onslow Streets will be closed to through traffic from Lamington Avenue

Congestion is expected on Nudgee Road due to the high volume of horse transportation, taxis and private vehicles attending the event.
Hendra police urge road users to be patient and avoid non-essential travel in the area.

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Police investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Kallangur on May 31 have released footage of the incident in an attempt to identify the offender.
Initial information suggests a man entered a business on Anzac Ave around 7.25pm and produced a knife.
He then demanded money from the female attendant. She complied and the man fled the scene with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as proportionate build, wearing a hooded black jumper, tan long pants, with his face covered and carrying a bag.
Investigations are continuing.
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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